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EF57 WZA

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 145,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 134,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 124,542 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rusted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,137 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from steering columbn when rotated

slight play nsf wheel suspect track rod ( lollipop)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from steering columbn when rotated

slight play nsf wheel suspect track rod ( lollipop)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,219 miles

advise slight play through steering

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT EXAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION SPLITTING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,512 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 40,512 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,229 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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EF57 WZA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 71,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF57 WZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF57 WZA is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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